The Official CompTIA Security Certification Self-Paced Study Guide (Exam SY0-601)by James Pengelly

This is the only official CompTIA study guide for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam. The Publisher does not guarantee products purchased from Third Party sellers for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Created by CompTIA, this study guide maps directly to the exam objectives and was rigorously evaluated by subject matter experts to ensure it teaches the essential skills required to pass the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) IT certification exam.

After reading this study guide, you will be able to:

Compare Security Roles and Security Controls
Explain Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
Perform Security Assessments
Identify Social Engineering and Malware
Summarize Basic Cryptographic Concepts
Implement Public Key Infrastructure and Authentication Controls
Implement Identity and Account Management Controls
Implement Secure Network Designs, Appliances, Protocols
Implement Host Security Solutions and Secure Mobile Solutions
Summarize Secure Application Concepts
Implement Secure Cloud Solutions
Explain Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
Perform Incident Response
Explain Digital Forensics
Summarize Risk Management Concepts
Implement Cybersecurity Resilience
Explain Physical Security
About the Author/About CompTIA

CompTIA is the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications in the world, with more than 2 million IT certifications issued worldwide.

About CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.